CVE-2007-3237
MediumPublic exploitPHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in admin/spaw/spaw_control.class.php in the TinyContent 1.5 module for XOOPS allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the spaw_root parameter.
Published Jun 14, 2007 · Updated Apr 22, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2007-3237 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 6.8 v2) affecting Tinycontent Module (Xoops).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v2
6.8
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
68%
Higher than 99.3% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in admin/spaw/spaw_control.class.php in the TinyContent 1.5 module for XOOPS allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the spaw_root parameter. NOTE: this issue is probably a duplicate of CVE-2006-4656.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Tinycontent ModuleXoops | 1.5 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jun 14, 2007
Last updated
Apr 22, 2026
References
- other35383
- other25652
- otherxoops-tinycontent-spawcontrol-file-include(34839)
- other4063
- otherADV-2007-2204
FAQ
Common Questions.
PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in admin/spaw/spaw_control.class.php in the TinyContent 1.5 module for XOOPS allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the spaw_root parameter.
Affected: Tinycontent Module (Xoops) versions 1.5. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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